A random variable that can assume only a finite number of values is referred to as a(n)
A)infinite sequence
B)finite sequence
C)discrete random variable
D)discrete probability function

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A discrete random variable is one that can only take on a finite or countably infinite number of values, which means it is not continuous. Therefore, choice C is the best answer because it describes a random variable that can only assume a finite number of values.

A Random Variable That Can Assume Only a Finite Number